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Our savings accounts come in many flavours.

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Our savings accounts are designed just for you, whether you need immediate access to your money, or are investing for the long term.

More great savings accounts.

Salute account.

Our reward-for-service bonus interest account.

For those who want...
  • Rewards for deployment.
  • Rewards for ADF milestones.
  • A bonus fixed interest rate for 12 months.
Earn up to
5.50 %p.a.
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Teen Saver.

Teen Saver is a great option for those aged 12-17 years with growing financial independence in mind.

For those who want...
  • A savings account for 12-17 year olds.
  • No monthly account fees.
  • Fee-free cash withdrawals from thousands of ATMs.
Earn
4.75 %p.a. Variable rate.
Cadet Saver.

Created especially for cadets aged 12 to 17 years, our Cadet Saver account will have you and your savings looking good.

For those who want...
  • An account for cadets.
  • No monthly account fees.
  • Fee-free cash withdrawals from thousands of ATMs.
Earn
4.75 %p.a. Variable rate.
Kids Club account.

It’s never too early to help get them on their way. The Defence Bank Kids Club account is the way to go for those aged 0-11 years.

For those who want...
  • An account for kids.
  • Variable savings rate.
  • No monthly account fees.
Earn
4.75 %p.a. Variable rate.

A limit of one new iSaver account receiving the introductory bonus fixed rate per membership (including joint accounts). Applies to balances up to $250,000.00. After six months the introductory rate will revert to the base variable rate. Does not include funds held, or previously held with Defence Bank.

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If a deposit is made during the month where no withdrawals are made by the end of the month, the bonus rate at the time also applies to the balance for that month.

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Interest is calculated daily on the closing balance and credited on the last day of February, May, August and November each year. The first $50,200.00 earns interest at the lower interest rate regardless of account balance.

Product available only for members who meet an Australian Defence Force milestone (within 12 months) listed in our Defence Bank Product and Services - Condition of Use. The fixed bonus rate applies for the first 12 months. The base variable rate applies for any amount after 12 months. The base rate also applies for any amounts above $250,000 during the first 12 months. After 12 months the fixed bonus rate will revert to the base variable rate. As at 20 February 2023, the balance cap for the bonus fixed rate to new account holders has been raised from $100,000 to $250,000. If you opened an account prior to 20 February 2023, the bonus fixed rate applies to balances up to $100,000.

When you open a Salute account we will pay you a bonus fixed rate of interest on monies deposited in the Salute account for a promotional period (currently 12 months) provided you make minimum deposits to an Everyday Access account each month (current minimum is $1,500.00 per month).

Our rates are subject to change at any time (including when you hold the account).

We may change our fees and charges and interest rates from time to time. For more details on our fees and charges, refer to the Fees and Charges Schedule. For more details on interest rates, refer to the relevant interest rate schedule.

We also publish a brochure - ‘Tips on Reducing your Banking Fees with Defence Bank’ - which can be obtained via defencebank.com.au, by visiting your local branch or calling 1800 033 139.

All products except foreign currency facilities and insurance are issued by Defence Bank. Before acquiring a product, Defence Bank recommends you read the relevant terms and conditions relevant to the product, All documents are located here.

Any advice contained on this website is general advice only and does not take into account your needs, objectives or your financial situation.

Defence Bank’s Target Market Determination can be viewed here.